YEREVAN, APRIL 29, ARMENPRESS. in the final 9th round of the tournament “Norwey Chess “ held in the Norwegian city of Stavanger world champion Magnus Carlsen defeated Ukrainian Pavel Elyanov. “Armenpress” reports this victory allowed Carlsen to top the standings of the tournament.

Though there are still unplayed three games, it is already clear that Carlsen has conquered the title of champion of the tournament. Thus, Carlsen becomes world’s best chess player. Aronian is the second, but he does not hold this position firm enough: Veselin Topalov and Vladimir Kramnik, as well as Maxime Vachier-Lagrave have a chance to reach him.